popliteal artery entrapment syndrome vs compartment syndrome

What is a Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome? In certain young athletes, leg discomfort might be caused by a rare disorder called popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES). Your popliteal artery, which passes through and behind your knee, is squeezed by your calf muscles. This reduces the amount of blood that gets to your lower leg during…